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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.69, 37.07 and 22.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.69, 37.07 and 22.05 is: 33.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.69 : 37.07 = 22.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.69/37.07 = 22.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.69x = 37.07 × 22.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.69x = 817.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817.28/24.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.10

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